Gorky is a community-driven, artistically-inspired retail concept in east Los Angeles. On rotation is a tight curation of apparel, accessories, jewelry, fragrances and home goods by independent designers, united in a common ambition to create meaningful human connections in an increasingly virtual post-pandemic world.

The vision for Gorky was inspired by urban sociologist Ray Oldenberg’s The Great Good Place, which describes parks, hairdressers, bars, coffee shops, general stores, and other "third places'' as central to building real and flourishing communities. Though third places can and do exist virtually, the separation that the pandemic inflicted on the world makes physical spaces for community connection more important than ever. The events of these past two years have proven that there are no online substitutes for a space filled with shared energy and joy.

Translating extremely personal experiences and visions of Los Angeles, Gorky is an evolving exploration of the future of the retail space and its role in a community.